About this episode

The episode discusses health trends, the impact of kindness on health, and answers listener health questions.

Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are back, ready to get to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about. From why you always fall sick the second you take time off, to the efficacy of the viral 'cortisol cocktail' trend, and why full-fat milk is finally losing its health villain status. In Are You Well? we're diving into the alarming rise of early-onset cancers in young adults, and the surprisingly powerful impact that small acts of kindness have on lowering your stress and blood pressure. Plus, in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your anonymous health questions including whether an ice-cold drink can trigger a mini hot flush and why your morning coffee sends you running to the toilet at lightning speed. Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here . Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok . Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney Senior Producer: Tina Matolov Executive Producer: Courtney   Ammenhauser…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg, Cath Mahoney

Topics covered

• health headlines
• sickness and time off
• cortisol cocktail
• early-onset cancers
• kindness and health
• anonymous health questions

Keywords

• sickness
• cortisol
• kindness
• early-onset cancer
• health advice
• perimenopause

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Organizations: Mamamia, Very Peri

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